COCONUT YULE TREES RECIPE

Coconut Yule Trees Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c sweetened shredded coconut
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 c butter softened
1/4 c half-and-half cream
1 tsp almond extract
2 to 4 oz dark chocolate candy coating
vanilla frosting, green sugar and assorted sprinkles.

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed-paper lined baking sheet; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Shape into trees; return to baking sheet.
In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over or dip trunks of trees; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Decorate trees as desired with frosting, green sugar and sprinkles.
Yield: 2 dozen.
Editor's Note: Dark, white or milk chocolate confectionery coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled "almond bark" or "candy coating" and is often sold in bulk packages (1 to 1-1/2 pounds). It is the product used for dipping chocolate. A substitute for 6 ounces chocolate coating would be 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet, dark or white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening melted together.
Originally published as Coconut Yule Trees in Taste of Home